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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-06-15 PZC MINUTESI I I Page 915 Mr. Carlson discussed the possibilit~ of a roadway extending north along the tracks from Floyd to Dartmouth. This roadway would extend around the cannery. He asked what effect this would have on the planned ballpark? Park Commission members reiter ted their previous statement that any roadway thru the park site would decrease its usefulness. Mr. Romans stated that commitments have been given on park developments, which the Commission feels have to be kept. Discussion followed. Mr. Cushing stated he appreciated the opportunity to meet with the Planning Commission. The Parks Commission members and their staff members left the meeting. Mr. Woods discussed future meetings of the Commission. June 8th is a regular meeting; it has been suggested that City Department heads be invited to discuss capital improvements. June 15th is the Public Hearing for the Englewood State Bank height exception. Offi cials from ICRPC will also be present. Commission members discussed the street plan; Mrs. Romans stated that of ficials fr om Englewood State Bank have told her that it has been their understanding that Cherokee would be extended north to Floyd Avenue. A representative of the bank expressed the opinion that the bank would prefer that Cherokee be one-way northbound and Bannock one-way southbound. If this proposal is carried through, it would be necessary that Floyd be designated two-wa~ at least between Cherokee and Bannock. Further discussion foll owed. The Planning Director was instructed to request a letter from the Park and Recreation Commission stating: 1) their intent to develop a park on the properties at Dartmouth and Santa Fe, and 2) their opposition to a street or road thru the property. The Planning Director was also instructed to send communications to the City Engineer, Von Frellick Associates, and the State Highway Depart- ment asking for their desi gn suggestions on the Dartmouth-Santa Fe intersection and the pro- posed Floyd extension onto or across South Santa Fe Drive. Mrs. Romans stated she had asked the City Attorney's opinion on the designation of streets in the Master Plan. It is his opinion the streets need only be given arterial or collector designation; the one-way pattern is a legislative matter and can be accomplished by other procedures. It is also his opinion that a Public Hearing on the Master Plan is required be- f ore the Plannin g Commission. Discussion ensued. The meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I . CALL TO ORDER. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Special Meeting June 15, 1966 The Special Meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:30P .M. by Chairman Woods. Members present: Carlson, Parkinson, Rice, Touchton, Woods Romans, Ex-officio Members absent: Love Also present: City Councilmen Allen, Fullerton, Kreiling, Ludwig; City Attorney Criswell; J. K. Smith; Alan Peterson; Robert Frank; Mike Reidy; Roland Meuher II. ENGLEWOOD INDUSTRIAL PARK Curb and Gutter Requirements CASE #7-66 Mrs. Romans stated that the request made by Mr. Tom Holland for permission to install valley- type gutter along the Industrial Park has been referred to the Planning Commission. The Sub- division Regulations require the installation of paved streets, concrete curbs, gutters, anti sidewalks. There is no provision in the Subdivision Regulations for the valley-type gutter and omitting the curb and sidewalk. Mrs. Romans stated .she had discussed the request with the City Engineer. Mr. Waggoner is concerned, as is Mrs. Romans, about this type of installa- tion at this location. The valley-type gutter will not carry the drainage that the vertical curbing will carry, and will create problems with traffic control in relation to parking and uncontrolled access to properties. Mr. Love entered and took his place on the Commission. The Planning Director read a memorandum from City Enginee~ Waggoner which set forth what, in his opinion, are advantages and disadvantages of the valley gutter, as well as the cost comparisons: Advantages: Truck ingress and egress; Lower initial costs; No removal or replacement for curb cuts. Disadvantages: Less storm-water carrying c apacity; No control of ingress and egress; Difficulty of enforceme n t of parking restrictions; No control of random parking; No provision for pedestrian traffic; How would warrants for the installation of this section be set up --traffic count, non-arterial, etc? Page 916 Cost Comparison: Curb, gutter and walk Driveway section Valley curb $3.60/ft. 4.40 /ft. 3.50/ft. Mrs. Romans pointed out that the area is subdivided into lots with 200 ft. frontage. Dis- cussion followed. She recommended the requirements of the Subdivision Regulatjons be adhered to. Rice moved: Love seconded: After consideration of the recommend a tion made by the Planning Director and the advantages versus the disadvantages of the valley gutter installation as cited by City Engineer Waggoner, the Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the requirements as set forth in the Subdivision Regulations be adhered to and the installation o f a curb, gutter, and sidewalk be required in this industrial development. Discussion followed. Mr. Parkinson asked if Hollywood-type curbs were permitted, and if, in- deed, vertical curbs were a requirement? Mr. Rice s t ated he felt a vertical curb was needed to aid traffic control, ingress and egress of traffic to the sites, and the additional storm- water carrying capacity of the vertical curb is needed. Mrs. Romans reported the vertical curb is not specifically "required" in the Municipal Code; however, it does state that "sidewalks, driveways, curbs and gutters shall be constructed in accordance with the details shown on the plans su b mitted." A copy of the estimates for the improvements of the Englewood Industrial Park which had been considered by the Commission at the time the Subdivision Plat was being considered was presented. This estimate called for the installation of paving, curbs, gutters and sidewalks. Discussion ensued. Love moved: Parkinson seconded: The motion be amended, deleting "as set forth in the Subdivision Regula- tions", substituting "following specifications in the plan originally submitted." Mr. Woods called for the vote on the amendment. The motion carried unanimously. The vote on the motion as amended was called. The motion carried unanimously. III. ENGLEWOOD STATE BANK Off-Street Parking Lot CASE #8-66 Mr. Woods stated the Chief Building Inspector has referred the plan for the parking lot for Englev.ood State Bank to the Planning Commission for their consideration. The proposed site for the bank relocation is 3345 South Bannock Street. Mrs. Romans stated the 1963 Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance requires Commission consideration of any parking lot with a capacity greater than 50 spaces. The proposed parking lot will contain 180 spaces. The stacking lane for the drive-up windows will accommodate 18 cars. Access to the parking lot is shown to be from West Floyd Avenue, South Bannock Street, Souih Cherokee Street extended, and West Girard Avenue extended. Mr. Franks, President of the bank, stated they had an agreement with Von Frellick Associates that streets will be constructed on all sides of the bank property. According to the agreement, the street construction will be completed not later than the time of completion of the shopping complex; the agreement also provides that the streets are to have a minimum width of 30 feet. Mr. Franks stated he did not know if Girard Avenue and South Cherokee Street woula be dedicated streets or not. Traffic r outes to the bank depend to an extent on the one-way designations. If Floyd is designated one-way west bound, access will be from the north and west to the drive-up windows. If Floyd is two-way, access will be from Bannock rather than Floyd, and will be routed around the ,bank building. Mr. Branks stated there· are 68,000 square feet of rentable floor area. The width of the proposed streets was discussed. Mr. Rice commented that if the streets were of an assured width of only 30 ft., it does not seem feasible to assume they will be "dedicated" streets, inasmuch as they would not meet the minimum requirements of the Sub- division Regulations. Mr. Carlson asked if there would be access from the parking lot south of the bank across to the drive-up area, and to the parking lots north and west of the building? Mr. Franks replied there wou d not be; the lot south of the bank is for employee parking. Further discussion followed. Mr. Reidy, attorney for the bank, stated they have a definite agreement with Von Frellick Associates that these "streets" will be provided by the time of "completion of the shopping center." It does not, however, state that Cherokee Street or Girard Avenue will be a public street. If the bank is ready for use prior to completion of the center, the bank has been granted right-of-way across Von Frellick's property to their points of ingress-egress. Mrs. Romans discussed the parking "standards" set forth in ihe 1963 Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Criswell has given a written opinion that the "standards" are "requirements". Mr. Criswell stated it was the duty of the Building Inspector to determine whether or not these "requirements" are met; it is the duty of the Planning Commission to consider the physical design of the parking plan. Discussion followed. Love moved: Rice seconded: In viewing the plot plan of the proposed parking lot for the new Englewood State Bank, it appears to provide adequate parking spaces for the proposed building; the proposed traffic ingress-egress would appear to be arranged to provide very minimum interference with surrounding areas; therefore, the plan be accepted and approved. Further discussion ensued. Love moved: Rice seconded: The matter be tabled for further consideration. The motion carried unanimously. I I I I I I Page 917 IV. ENGLEWOOD STATE BANK Height Exception CASE #3-65D Mr. Woods stated a Public Hearing is required on the request of the Englewood State Bank to exceed the maximum height permitted in the B-1 Zone District. The ordinance provides that the maximum height of buildings shall be five stories but not greater than 60 feet; the bank request is for ten stories. Touchton moved: Parkinson seconded: The Public Hearing on the .request of the Englewood State Bank for height exception, as set forth in Section 22.4-lOd of the Municipal Code, be opened. The motion carried u nanimously. Mrs. Romans stated that Public Notice was given in the Englewood Herald on May 26, 1966; the property has been posted. She read the following recommendations from Fire Chief Woods; Deputy Fire Chief Sovern; and Chief Building Inspector Wallace. "TO: Chief R. George Woods DATE: May 18, 1966 FROM: Deputy Chief Douglas C. Sovern SUBJECT: Englewood State Bank -Proposed Building This building will be a definite asset to the City and a good tax base. We will have several deficiencies with this and other high-rise buildings, however, this should not deter construction. DCS /rbj" "TO: Dorothy A. Romans, Manager Planning & Zoning Commission FROM: Chief R. George Woods /s / pouglas C. Sovern DOUGLAS C. SOVERN, Deputy Chief DATE: May 18, 1966 SUBJECT: Englewood State Bank -Proposed Building We are in receipt of your blueprints in connection with the proposed Englewood State Bank Building. My staff and I have gone over these blueprints which f of course, are in skeleton but we are very happy to say they come up to our anticipation and we are looking forward to more complete blueprints from all standpoints when they are available. I must repeat myself as I have had to do many times and that is it will take more manpower and equipment to serve this building properly should anything happen that requires our services. Not having any desire to impede progress, we approve the plans as we have seen them. Sincerely, /s / R. Geo Woods R. GEORGE WOODS , Fire Chief RGW /bj" "TO: Planning and Zoning Commission FROM : Beryl A. Wallace, Chief Building Inspector SUBJECT: Ten Story Building DATE: June 9, 1966 We have checked over the new plans submitted by Alan Peterson and Associates for a proposed 10-story building to be built by the Englewood State Bank at South Bannock Street and West Floyd Avenue, the site of our old City Hall. Changes were made to cut down lot coverage and to provide more parking area. These plans show a beautifully designed building which certainly will be a valuable addition to the City. Its proposed location seems to be an ideal one and it should be a landmark and a focal point for downtown Englewood. While the new plans vary somewhat from those first submitted in March of 1965, there is not a great amount of change from the preliminary plans. They indicate a Type One building designed with fire protection and public safety being given proper consideration. Adequate exit facilities have been provided. While the plans do not include mechanical drawings Mr. Peterson assures me that the completed plans will comply with all provisions of our Building Code. Therefore, I recommend that the necessary action be taken to clear the way for con- struction of this building. Sincerely, /s / Beryl A. Wallace BERYL A. WALLACE Chief Building Inspector BAW /ss" Page 918 Mr. Franks, bank President, stated that restrictive cov~nants had been ~riginally placed on the property by Von Frellick Associate~ limitin~ the height ~o two stories; however, the covenant has been amended by Von Frellick Associates to permit the 10-story structure. There were five persons present in favor of the requested variance. There was no one present in opposition. Rice moved: Parkinson seconded: The Public Hearing be closed. The motion carried unanimously. Discussion ensued. Parkinson moved: Touchton seconded: Inasmuch as the Public Hearinb brought forth n9 opposition to the re- quested variance and no adverse effects on adjacent property in relation to light, air and ventilation were shown; and inasmuch as adequate off- street parking is to be provided and the request has been approved by the Chief Building Inspector and Fire Chief, that the Planning Commission re c ommend to the City Council that the requepted height variance to pe r mit construction of a 10-story building by Englewood State Bank be approved. The motion carried unanimously. - -- - - --- - - - - - - --- - - -- V. INTER-COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION Mr. Woods stated that Mr. J. K. Smith, Executive Director of Inter-County Regional Planning Commission, was present to discuss the proposed changes in the Commission Articles of Association. Mr. Smith stated the proposed changes in the Articles of Association would, he felt, aid in making the Inter-County Regional Planning Commission more of a "sounding board" for regional problems. He stated there was a need for elected officials of the municipalities and counties to become more involved in these area problems. Mr. Smith discussed some of the regional problems which ICRPC has been studying: Civil defense; open space plan; solid waste disposal; metro building code; air pollution; transportation; storm drainage. Mr. Smith discussed some of the proposed changes in the Articles of Association: at the present time, Boulder County is not included in the coverage of ICRPC. It is proposed to include this county. It is felt, also, that there should be a "formal statement of policy." It is also proposed that the name be changed from Inter-County Regional Planning Commission to Regional Planning Commission. Discussion followed. Mr. Smith stated he felt the major change would be defining membership of the Commission, 'and determining who is a participating member. The aid of the Regional Planning Commission in obtaining Federal Grants was discussed. Mr. Smith cited the Cities of Boulder and Aurora, which were denied grants; Boulder, because it was not a member of ICRPC; Aurora, because the plan was for the City of Aurora alone, and had not been worked into a metropolitan plan. Mr. Smith stated that the "plans" for ~ municipal service must fit into the "plans" for the metropolitan area, as the Federal agencies want the federal funds to aid an entire region, not just one particular city or area. General discussion followed. Mr. Smith stated the Articles will be voted on by the Commission members on June 21, 1966. Shortly thereafter, the Articles will be submitted to the cities and counties for approval. Mr. Woods thanked Mr. Smith for his presentation. The next regular meeting of the Commission is scheduled for June 22; however, the Colorado Municipal League is also scheduled for that time, and several members will be out of town to attend that convention. It was the decision of the Commission that the regular meeting be postponed to June 29, 1966. Rice moved: • Carlson seconded: The meeting be adjourned. The motion carried unanimously, and the meeting was declared adjourned at 9:45 P.M. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION .OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. DATE: June 15, 1966 SUBJECT: Englewood Industrial Park. RECOMMENDATION: After consideration of the recommendation made by the Plapning DirectQr and the advantages versus the disadvantages of ~he valley gutter installa- tion as cited by City Engineer Waggoner, the Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the requirements following specifications in the plan originally submitted be adhered to, and the installation of a curb, gutter, and sidewalk be required in this industrial development. Respectfully submitted, By Order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission. Gertrude G. Welty, Recording Secretary I I I I Page 919 MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. DATE: June 15, 1966 SUBJECT: Englewood State Bank Height Exception RECOMMENDATION: Inasmuch as the Public Hearing brought forth no opposition to the re- quested variance and no adverse effects on adjacent property in relation to light, air and ventilation were shown ; and inasmuch as adequate off- street parking is to be provided and the request has been approved by the Chief Building Inspector and Fire Chief, that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that the requested height variance to permit construction of a ten-story building by Englewood State Bank be approved. Respectfully submitted, By Order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *"' I. CALL TO ORDER. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION July 6, 1966 Regular Meeting The Regular Session of the Englewood Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Chairman Woods. Members present: Carlson; Love; Rice; Woods Romans, Ex-officio Members absent: Parkinson; Touchton Also present: Planning Assistants Hammond and Strahm II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Chairman Woods stated the Minutes of May 18, May 25, June 1, and June 15, were to be con- sidered for approval. Love moved: Carlson seconded: The Minutes of May 18, May 25, June 1, and June 15, be approved as written. The motion carried unanimously. III. ANNEXATION Mr. Williams Mr. Touchton entered and took his place with the Commission. CASE #9-66A Mrs. Romans reviewed the annexation proposal which was presented to the Commission on May l8, 1966. Mr. Williams had appeared before the Commission at that time to discuss the possibility of annexing his property to Englewood. After some discussion, the Commission requested it be referred to .the City Departments that would be affected. Memorandums were sent to the Fire, Police, Libra~y, Utilities, Parks and Engineering offices. Replies have not yet been received from the Utilities or Parks Departments. The Engineer's reply expressed doubt that the 1 /6 contiguous boundary requirement co~ld be met. Discussion ensued; the Commission felt it best to leave the matter tabled at the present time, and no decision was made. Commission members discussed the lack of cooperation among the several Departments in honoring r equested information for another Department. ~ - -- - IV. MASTER STREET PLAN. Mrs. Romans stated the Commission is charged with recommending to City Council a Public Improvement program. It was recommende.d by the Commission in 1965 that funds be included in the 1966 Budget for the implementation of the one-way street pattern. Lack of total funds for the City apparently resulted in the elimination of funds for this part of the City development in the 1966 Budget. Discussion on the Broadway-Highway 70 interchange followed. Mrs. Romans pointed out that the one-way pattern is not dependent in any way on a possible interchange at Broadway and the Highway, but can be implemented as soon as a bridge is built at Sherman Street and proper signs and signals are installed. The extension of South Cherokee Street, as shown on plans submitted by the Englewood State Bank, was also considered. Mrs. Romans asked